Fragrance comparison

Cologne of the Missions vs Legacy of Petra

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,020 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cologne of the Missions

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.411,872 votes

Rank #1,307 VanillaAmber

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58%scent match

Closely related

Legacy of Petra

Penhaligon's

3.901,148 votes

Rank #975 AmberSoft Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cologne of the Missions takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cologne of the Missions
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Legacy of Petra
Choose it for a amber and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Cologne of the Missions4/7

Legacy of Petra3/7

Ratings & consensus: Cologne of the Missions
Community sentiment: Cologne of the Missions
Longevity: Legacy of Petra
Sillage & projection: Legacy of Petra
Value for money: Cologne of the Missions
Versatility: Cologne of the Missions
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Legacy of Petra

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Cologne of the MissionsLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Legacy of PetraPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 1,872 votes

Have 43%Had 16%Want 41%

3.90/ 5 · 1,148 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerCologne of the MissionsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

36%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

1,872 votes

45%Love

30%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

972 votes

Category winnerCologne of the MissionsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityLegacy of Petra

SillageLegacy of Petra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value43

Category winnerCologne of the MissionsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber86%

warm spicy72%

balsamic58%

powdery44%

sweet30%

amber100%

soft spicy92%

warm spicy84%

balsamic77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both amber, vanilla and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

VanillaBenzoinMyrrhVirginian CedarCentella AsiaticaGreen Tea Flower

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Green TeaFennelBergamot

Heart

LicoriceMyrrhOlibanumRosemary

Base

BenzoinVanillaWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Benzoin and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Cologne of the Missions, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer23

Fall100

Winter97

Day100

Night91

Spring31

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCologne of the MissionsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex61

Women35

Men17

Unisex66

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,307

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#975

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched—

Reviews177

Category winnerLegacy of PetraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cologne of the Missions by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a warm oriental vanilla fragrance centered on resinous sweetness and gentle woody depth. It opens with an airy splash of green tea flower and centella asiatica before settling quickly into its core character: rich vanilla pods infused with warm balsamic resins.…

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Legacy of Petra opens with a striking mix of green tea, fennel and bitter licorice, then settles into myrrh, incense and a warm vanilla resin base. It feels aromatic, spicy and slightly medicinal at first, before turning smoother and more comforting. This is a distinctive cold-weather scent for people who enjoy anise,…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cologne of the Missions or Legacy of Petra?

Cologne of the Missions takes 4 of 7 categories. Cologne of the Missions is rated 4.41/5 from 1,872 votes; Legacy of Petra is rated 3.90/5 from 1,148 votes. Choose Cologne of the Missions for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Legacy of Petra for a amber and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cologne of the Missions or Legacy of Petra?

Legacy of Petra lasts longest (Legacy of Petra 76/100, Cologne of the Missions 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cologne of the Missions or Legacy of Petra?

Legacy of Petra projects furthest (Legacy of Petra 63/100, Cologne of the Missions 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cologne of the Missions and Legacy of Petra smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Benzoin and Myrrh.

Is Cologne of the Missions or Legacy of Petra better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cologne of the Missions is the stronger pick. For winter, Legacy of Petra is the stronger pick. Cologne of the Missions suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cologne of the Missions and Legacy of Petra?

Cologne of the Missions features Vanilla, Benzoin, Myrrh, Virginian Cedar and Centella Asiatica. Legacy of Petra has top notes of Green Tea, Fennel and Bergamot, heart notes of Licorice, Myrrh, Olibanum and Rosemary, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla and Woody Notes.